- Friday, 20 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Rising Cholera Threat
Nepal, renowned for its natural beauty and cultural heritage, is currently confronting a public health menace: cholera. The 24 reported cases of cholera in 2024 serve as a stark reminder of our vulnerability to th
Julien Alfred wins women’s 100 meter at Paris Olympics
ulien Alfred and Thea LaFond led their two tiny Caribbean island nations to first-ever Olympic medals when they won golds in the women's 100m and triple jump at the Paris Games on Saturday.
Traditional pagoda-style houses disappearing in Dadeldhura
Over the years, villages in Nepal have witnessed a significant population decline, transforming once-fertile lands into barren expanses. The trend of rural-to-urban migration, which began during the conflict period from 1996 to 2005, has persisted, despite the introduction of federalism and the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement about two decades ago.
‘Have-nots go for morning walk to fill their hungry stomach'
In a lively showcase of Nepali poetry, Sanjhya Sahitya hosted an enthralling event in Thimi, Bhaktapur on Saturday, bringing together poets from three distinct generations to recite their evocative works.
Nepal suffer first loss at CAVA Nations League
Iran handed Nepal its first defeat at the CAVA Women's Volleyball Nations League on Sunday. Despite coming into the game with confiden
Statute to be amended for progress: pm
Prime Minister and Chairperson of the CPN-UML, KP Sharma Oli, has said that the current coalition, including the Nepali Congress and CPN-UML, will amend the constitution for progress. Speaking at a programme organised at the p
Strikes on Gaza kill 18, stabbing in Israel kills 2
Israeli strikes early Sunday killed 18 people in Gaza, including four who were sheltering in a tent camp for displaced Palestinians inside a hospital complex, while a stabbing attack carried out by a Palestinian killed two people in a Tel Aviv suburb.
Bajura farmers worried about market for apples
Apples started ripening in Bajura from July last week, now the farmers here are worried about where to take them to sell. In the meantime, the road from Martadi to Kolti in Bajura has been blocked since mid-July this year.
Snakebite cases surge in Tarai districts
Cases of snakebite are on the rise in the Tarai with the onset of the rainy season. Rupandehi district in Lumbini Province is no exception. Incidents of snakebite have surged with the regular rainfall and extreme heat in recent weeks, causing widespread fear and concern among residents. According to Lumbini Provincial Hospital, it rece
GBIA awaits international flights
Gautam Buddha International Airport (GBIA) in Bhairahawa is expected to see some activity as Thai AirAsia is set to operate flights between Bangkok and Bhairahawa four days a week. The airport has
Paddy plantation reaches final stage in Koshi Province
Paddy plantation has reached the final stage in Koshi Province. By the end of July, paddy plantation has completed in 95 per cent of the paddy fields of Koshi Province.
Over 52,000 saplings planted in Gulmi
Over the past year, more than 52,000 saplings have been planted in various locations across Gulmi. According to the Division Forest Office, Gulmi,
Justice For Conflict Victims On Horizon?
Nepal’s protracted transitional justice (TJ) process is apparently heading to a logical conclusion after a three-party taskforce Thursday sorted out the key contested issues pertaining to it. The panel involving the representatives of ruling Nepali Congress and CPN-UML, and opposition CPN-Maoist Centre, have thrashed four thorny subjects - defining the grave human rights violations that took place during
Why More Is Not Always Better
Water is the essence of life. It fuels our bodies, aids in digestion, regulates temperature, and maintains many of the vital bodily functions. Despite its crucial role, there remains much debate about the ideal water in
Consultation workshop for youth perspectives on Nepal's biodiversity strategy
To highlight the role of active youth engagement in biodiversity conservation, the Global Youth Biodiversity Network (GYBN) Nepal organised a youth consultation workshop on Strengthening the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) on Friday.
